Question

A 45-year-old woman with obesity and a strong family history of type 2 diabetes asks about screening. She has no symptoms. According to Diabetes Canada recommendations for screening, which of the following best reflects appropriate screening for this patient?

Accepted Answer

Screen now with HbA1c and repeat every 3 years if normal

Answer

Do not screen until age 50 if she remains asymptomatic

Answer

Screen now with fasting plasma glucose only and repeat annually regardless of risk

Answer

Screen only if she develops polyuria, polydipsia, or weight loss

Answer

Screen only if her Canadian Task Force CANRISK score is low

Practice question

A 45-year-old woman with obesity and a strong family history of type 2 diabetes asks about screening. She has no symptoms. According to Diabetes Canada recommendations for screening, which of the following best reflects appropriate screening for this patient?